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Shocking footage has emerged of the moment a group of capital Ultras and police officers face off following the recent Edinburgh derby.
Hibernian Ultras Block Seven have alleged officers left several members “covered in blood” as they exited Tynecastle Stadium in Edinburgh on October 4 this year.
While police chiefs confirm eight men and three youths were charged after disorder and a number of injuries reported, including two officers. Senior officers have also referred the incident to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner.
The supporters’ group released mobile phone footage apparently captured by fans after they claimed they were told “the CCTV system was not working” and did not capture the alleged violence.
The shaky recording shows supporters and police officers facing off outside Tynecastle, as officers shout ‘get back’ with their batons raised while moving towards supporters.
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The phone footage appears to show one supporter with a bloody gash to his head and a later image apparently shows the man after he had attended hospital and had staples inserted to the wound.
A Block Seven statement on social media site X claims the alleged violence was sparked when a 14-year-old boy was “grabbed and thrown to the ground by several officers” after he had picked up an unlit pyrotechnic from the ground.
The statement continues: “When fans peacefully questioned this, officers responded with excessive force to remove the group from the stadium, pushing individuals away and using batons to strike people on the head including those walking away from the scene.
“Several young supporters were pulled to the ground and held down with knees on their legs, backs and neck.
“A badly injured fan was held and denied medical attention.
“Footage shows supporters with serious head wounds, including some who were covered in blood and later required staples or stitches.”
The Ultras group also claim police officers “refused to provide badge numbers.”
The group claimed it has further recordings of the alleged violence that they will use to help “support fans in any legal proceedings” in the future.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Eight men have been arrested and charged in connection with assault and disorder offences at the Hearts v Hibernian match at Tynecastle on Saturday, 4 October, 2025.
‘The men, aged between 18 and 40, are expected to appear at court at a later date.
“Three male youths were also charged in connection.
“There were a number of reports of injuries, including to two police officers, during disorder. Enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
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A Police Scotland spokesperson added: “The circumstances of the incident have been referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner.”
Heart of Midlothian FC and Hibernian FC both declined to comment when approached citing the ongoing police investigation into the matter.
Hearts won the first Edinburgh derby of the season with a 92nd minute winner from defender Craig Halkett in front of 18,760 fans at Tynecastle Park.
